The Positively West Virginia Podcast

By Positively West Virginia

Can anything good come out of West Virginia? Tune in weekly to the Positively West Virginia Podcast, where we feature in-depth interviews with the business leaders and entrepreneurs making a positive ... more

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August 08, 2019 The Cheese Melt: Grillin' Up Goodness
Thomas Gilson is the Owner of The Cheese Melt, a gourmet grilled cheese food truck based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Thomas started the business in 2014 with a small hot dog cart converted into a grilled cheese cart, then bumped up to a food trailer and 2 years after that built a full-blown food truck. Today, he currently runs both the trailer and the truck in the Ohio Valley for lunches, special events and catering. Thomas has been married for 6 years, they have 2 boys (4 and 1) and a new baby due in February!
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August 08, 2019 Episode 82 – Grillin’ Up Goodness – The Cheese Melt
Thomas Gilson is the Owner of The Cheese Melt, a gourmet grilled cheese food truck based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Thomas started the business in 2014 with a small hot dog cart converted into a grilled cheese cart, then bumped up to a food trailer and 2 years after that built a full-blown food truck. […]
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August 08, 2019Episode 82 – Grillin’ Up Goodness – The Cheese Melt
Thomas Gilson is the Owner of The Cheese Melt, a gourmet grilled cheese food truck based in Wheeling, West Virginia. Thomas started the business in 2014 with a small hot dog cart converted into a grilled cheese cart, then bumped up to a food trailer and 2 years after that built a full-blown food truck. Today, he currently runs both the trailer and the truck in the Ohio Valley for lunches, special events and catering. Thomas has been married for 6 years, they have 2 boys (4 and 1) and a new baby due in February!

SHOW NOTES:
2:22 Thomas take a minute, fill in some gaps from that brief intro and give us a little behind the curtain look into your company.
5:50 What is your 30 second pitch for The Cheese Melt? What is it you tell people you do?
7:50 How can people find you?
9:34 What is the thing you’re most excited about for your organization?
11:48 What would you say is the best thing about being in business in West Virginia?
12:42 Thomas, what is your worst business moment?
14:07 In one sentence – tell us the one take-away from that experience.
15:08 Positively West Virginia Commercial Break
15:49 What’s the vision for your company – long term?
18:18 What is one book you would recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs?
Rich Dad’s CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom
19:18 What’s one of the biggest challenges you face?
20:17 How do you attract new business?
22:19 What is one piece of advice you would give to young business owners and entrepreneurs in West Virginia?
23:30 What is the one thing you do every day that contributes to your success?
23:55 What’s one resource you use in your business that you can’t live without?
24:24 Could you describe your ideal customer?
25:19 Talk about some of your other products.
27:05 How can our listeners learn more about your company and contact you?
https://www.cheesemelttruck.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheCheeseMelt/
https://twitter.com/thecheesemelt2
https://www.instagram.com/the_cheese_melt/
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August 01, 2019 DT Solar: Bringing Solar Power to the Mountain State
Doyle Tenney is the Owner of DT Solar, based in French Creek, West Virginia – in Upshur County. DT Solar delivers solar power systems to meet the unique needs of residential or business customers. Doyle began DT Solar to bring solar technology to the people in French Creek, WV, and surrounding areas. He believes in the cost savings and environmental benefits that solar technology provides.
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August 01, 2019 Episode 81 – Bringing Solar Power to the Mountain State – DT Solar
Doyle Tenney is the Owner of DT Solar, based in French Creek, West Virginia – in Upshur County. DT Solar delivers solar power systems to meet the unique needs of residential or business customers. Doyle began DT Solar to bring solar technology to the people in French Creek, WV, and surrounding areas. He believes in […]
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August 01, 2019Episode 81 – Bringing Solar Power to the Mountain State – DT Solar
Doyle Tenney is the Owner of DT Solar, based in French Creek, West Virginia – in Upshur County. DT Solar delivers solar power systems to meet the unique needs of residential or business customers. Doyle began DT Solar to bring solar technology to the people in French Creek, WV, and surrounding areas. He believes in the cost savings and environmental benefits that solar technology provides.

SHOW NOTES:
2:05 Doyle take a minute, fill in some gaps from that brief intro and give us a little behind the curtain look into your company.
3:27 How did you get started in this line of work?
7:03 What is your 30 second elevator pitch for DT Solar?
10:24 What is the thing you’re most excited about for your organization?
10:52 How many employees do you have?
13:00 What is the cost of your average project?
17:04 What would you say is the best thing about being in business in West Virginia?
20:10 Positively West Virginia Commercial Break
20:55 What’s the vision for your company – long term?
21:46 How do you attract new customers?
23:02 What’s one of the biggest challenges you face?
24:04 Did your military background help with that?
25:20 What does it take to be a good leader?
26:09 What does it take to be a good follower?
27:25 What is one piece of advice you would give to young business owners and entrepreneurs in West Virginia?
29:15 What is the one thing you do every day that contributes to your success?
30:05 What is one book you would recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs?
31:20 How can our listeners learn more about your company and contact you?
https://www.dtsolarllc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DTSolarLLC/
(304) 406-8181
(304) 873-6828
https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/westvirginia/events/
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July 25, 2019 Stone Road Vineyard: Turning Grapes into Wine
Dave Stone is the Owner of Stone Road Vineyard, based in Elizabeth, West Virginia – Wirt County! Stone Road Vineyard represents the union of quality grapes with traditional, natural venting techniques. Stone Road Vineyard offers a history-honored touch to their varietals and blended red and white wines. I invited Dave on the show today to talk about his company and share his story, and to give our audience some valuable insight into his business in West Virginia.
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July 25, 2019 Episode 80 – Turning Grapes into Wine – Stone Road Vineyard
Dave Stone is the Owner of Stone Road Vineyard, based in Elizabeth, West Virginia – Wirt County! Stone Road Vineyard represents the union of quality grapes with traditional, natural venting techniques. Stone Road Vineyard offers a history-honored touch to their varietals and blended red and white wines. I invited Dave on the show today to […]
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34min
July 25, 2019Episode 80 – Turning Grapes into Wine – Stone Road Vineyard
Dave Stone is the Owner of Stone Road Vineyard, based in Elizabeth, West Virginia – Wirt County! Stone Road Vineyard represents the union of quality grapes with traditional, natural venting techniques. Stone Road Vineyard offers a history-honored touch to their varietals and blended red and white wines. I invited Dave on the show today to talk about his company and share his story, and to give our audience some valuable insight into his business in West Virginia.

SHOW NOTES:
2:15 Dave take a minute, fill in some gaps from that brief intro and give us a little behind the curtain look into your company.
3:17 How did you get started in this line of work?
4:10 How many acres is your farm?
5:10 What is your 30 second elevator pitch for Stone Road Vineyard?
5:50 What is the thing you’re most excited about for your organization?
7:50 Talk about your wine.
9:09 Which of your products sell really well?
9:52 What is the geographic market you serve?
12:35 What would you say is the best thing about being in business in West Virginia?
14:19 Dave, what is your worst business moment?
17:06 In one sentence – tell us the one take-away from that experience.
17:32 Positively West Virginia Commercial Break
18:04 What’s the vision for your company – long term?20:05 How do you attract new customers?
21:03 What’s one of the biggest challenges you face?
21:41 What is one piece of advice you would give to young business owners and entrepreneurs in West Virginia?
22:44 What do you do every day that you think contributes to your success?
23:33 What traits make a good leader?
24:26 What traits make a good follower?
26:00 How do you work with the state department of agriculture?
27:34 What’s one resource you use in your business that you can’t live without?
28:36 What is one book you would recommend for aspiring entrepreneurs?
From Demon to Darling
The Road Ahead
30:24 Can folks come visit your vineyards?
31:04 How can our listeners learn more about your company and contact you?
stoneroadvineyard.com
https://www.facebook.com/Stone-Road-Vineyard-134021206
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July 18, 2019 Vagabond Kitchen: Experience, Excitement and Inspiration in Every Meal
Matt Welsch is the Owner of Vagabond Kitchen, based in Wheeling, West Virginia. In 2013 Matt Welsch, the Vagabond Chef, traversed the country by motorcycle discovering and exploring the culinary renaissance in the United States. At the end of the year, he returned home to Wheeling bringing with him a wealth of restaurant and food experience, inspiration, and excitement which became the foundation of the Vagabond Kitchen.
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35min

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